Qualcomm Issues Warrants to Amazon Worth $4 Billion as Part of AI Infrastructure Deal
The chipmaker's move is aimed at expanding into the data center market, where Nvidia has held a dominant position during the AI boom, according to a CNBC report.
Qualcomm has issued warrants to Amazon that would allow the e-commerce and cloud computing giant to acquire up to $4 billion worth of the chipmaker's stock, according to a report by CNBC.
The arrangement is part of a broader deal between the two companies focused on artificial intelligence infrastructure, CNBC reported, citing details of the agreement.
The move signals Qualcomm's effort to expand into the data center business, an area where Nvidia has maintained a dominant position throughout the ongoing AI boom, according to the report.
Specific terms of the warrants, including their expiration timeline and the conditions under which Amazon could exercise them, were not detailed in the available reporting.
Neither Qualcomm nor Amazon has issued a public statement elaborating further on the scope of the AI infrastructure partnership beyond what was reported by CNBC.
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- Qualcomm issues warrants to Amazon to acquire $4 billion worth of chipmaker's stock as part of AI infrastructure deal — CNBC — Top News
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